Ken Griffey Jr. through the years

August 23, 2014

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On Feb. 18, 2009, the Seattle Mariners signed a veteran free agent named Ken Griffey Jr. back to the ballclub. The move was understandably wildly popular among M's fans, who held Junior among their most beloved sports heroes.

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On Feb. 18, 2009, the Seattle Mariners signed a veteran free agent named Ken Griffey Jr. back to the ballclub. The move was understandably wildly popular among M's fans, who held Junior among their most beloved sports heroes.